This time next week, I'll be on my way HOME for two weeks!! I'm feeling really good about the direction things are headed with work and life here, but I think that this quick visit home will give me the perfect boost to tackle the last 8 months of my Peace Corps service.

The last "trip" home wasn't exactly planned (ha - that may be an understatement if ever there was one), and I went straight to the hospital where my first meal was a relatively stale peanut butter and jelly sandwich... so this time I'm doing things right. I actually have a flight reservation, my bags will be packed by myself this time (with an appropriate ratio of undergarments and socks... hehe), I HAVE a passport, and as soon as I get home, I can greet my four legged beast however I want! Last time was a bit crazy for all involved, and Cleo was disappointed that I remained "broken" and unable to truly play for months and months.

I realize I have an unhealthy relationship with her, but how can I not???

Look at her:


This week could not go fast enough!!